Clerical Officer - Criminal Justice

Clerical Officer
Criminal Justice
Grade AA - £22,860
Permanent
Full Time & Part Time / Will consider Job Share
Rose Hill, Headquarters

Merseyside Police

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police, we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you 'being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, if you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

Job purpose:

To provide an administrative support service for the Prosecutions Unit to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of a centralised Prosecutions Unit.

Knowledge and experience:

An ability to interpret police and criminal justice procedures and the Criminal Justice system to administer the duties of the role effectively.

Knowledge of, or a commitment to learn, force software within the Criminal Justice framework, such as Niche and Interfaces with Criminal Justice Partners.

Proficient keyboard skills with a good knowledge of relevant Force IT systems e.g. Xhibit, PNC (not exhaustive) or a commitment to develop personal skills to interrogate and learn relevant force databases to deliver a quality service to customers internally and externally.

Good communication skills to ensure accurate information is issued and obtained from all customers/agencies/partners.

The ability to prioritise and organise workloads to ensure timescales are met.

Post holder will need to demonstrate adaptability within a constantly evolving Criminal Justice system.

Clear and demonstrable professional and ethical standards which enable the postholder to promote a positive image of the team and Merseyside Police.

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework on our website

Benefits

At Merseyside Police we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms - HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via tha the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Flexible working opportunities 7am - 19:00 - (must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please view our website